Melatonin Prescribing at HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE
Hypnotics and anxiolytics | Central Nervous System
Items (12m)
751
Total Quantity
31.5K
NHS Cost
£13.3K
vs National Avg
+125.8%
HERRINGTON MEDICAL CENTRE prescribed 751 items of Melatonin over the last 12 months at a cost of £13,345 to the NHS. This is 125.8% above the national average prescribing rate. Melatonin is classified under Hypnotics and anxiolytics in the BNF.
Monthly Prescribing Trend
Jun 2026
67
Jun 2026
57
Jun 2026
66
Jun 2026
71
Jun 2026
65
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
55
Jun 2026
62
Jun 2026
61
Jun 2026
64
Jun 2026
57
Prescribing Details
| Total Items | 751 |
|---|---|
| Total Quantity | 31,477 |
| Total NHS Cost | £13,345 |
| Presentations | 14 different forms |
| vs National Average | +125.8% |
Melatonin Prescribing Comparison
| This practice | 751 items |
|---|---|
| National average per practice | 333 items |
| Difference | +125.8% vs national average |
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Data sourced from NHSBSA English Prescribing Dataset, CQC, and GP Patient Survey. Prescribing data does not indicate quality of care. Higher prescribing rates may reflect patient demographics. Always consult your GP for medical advice.